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ACS or Koman
I am wanting to attend a b/c fundraiser and I need your input and help. I know that ACS does a great deal for individuals and groups that need help and the Koman seems focused on research. Do I have that right? If you have participated in these events, would you please let me know which one you liked best, or what your…
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TO ALL MY SISTERS
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING ME THROUGH THIS IT ALL HAPPENED SO QUICK MY ONKO TEST WAS 1 I START RADIATION MONDAY AND NO TAMOXIFIN YOU GIRLS ARE ALL HEROS TO ME IM SURE GOD IS SMILING ON YOU ALL AND SO PROUD OF YOU I AM SO PROUD OF YOU ALL MY STRENGTH I HAVE IS BECAUSE OF YOU ALL YOU HAVE HELPED ME THROUGH…
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Thursday Funny
FINES On the first day of college, the Dean addressed the students, pointing out some of the rules: "The female dormitory will be out-of-bounds for all male students, and the male dormitory to the female students. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time." He continued, "Anybody caught breaking…
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Thanks
Thanks everyone for your stories, suggestions and support. I'll keep you all posted.
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Nicloe is out of Sugery
(This is Nicoles Husband, she asked me to update everyone) Nicole hade her Mastectomy today, everything went well even her recostruction. The best news of the day was that the lymphnode biopsy came back clean. And weve heard from two doctors that she wont need chemo, (though we havent comfirmed that with the "chief"…
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chatroom
i feel silly for aking but i can't get into chatroom. any help please it says if not connected in 10 seconds hit connect. thanks
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!Happy Birthday to Mimi!
Wishing you a lovely birthday weekend, Mimi!
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(((((((((((( 50' Woman HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! ))))))))))))))
♫ Happy Birthday to you ♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪ ♫ Happy Birthday Dear Chenheart ♪ ♫ Happy Birthday to you!!!! ♪ ♫ I hope your day is filled with wonderful unexpected surprises!!! ~Cheers, ♥ & hugs, ~T
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WAITING FOR TEST RESULTS
hi everyone.I AM WAITING FOR TEST RESULTS TO TELL WHAT TREATMENTS I WILL BE GETTING.IF I DON,T HAVE TO HAVE CHEMO THEN I WILL HAVE RADIATION WITH A PILL I TAKE FOR 5YRS.CAN ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THIS PILL.IS THEIR MORE THEN ONE KIND?IS IT EXSPENSIVE?THE PET SCAN WAS CLEAR,THE LYNPH NODS WERE CLEAR.THE LUNSETOMY WAS…
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Funny for Tuesday
I was in the pub yesterday when I suddenly realized I desperately needed to fart. The music was really, really loud, so I timed my farts with the beat. After a couple of songs, I started to feel better. I finished my pint and noticed that everybody was staring at me. Then I suddenly remembered that I was listening to my…
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Acupuncture in NH
Is there anyone out there who lives in NH and who sought and received acupuncture treatment for relieving the effects of chemotherapy. I'm going to be starting chemo in the next few weeks and am looking for an acupuncturist. If you did use acupuncture, do you feel it worked? Where did you go for treatment? Would you…
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MRI results
I received the results yesterday from my yearly MRI on thursday. And, it is normal! After this and my good bone scan in June, what more could I ask for? My thoughts are with all those who are currently awaiting test results. May yours also be "normal". Eileen
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Newbie on Board...countdown to Mastectomy!!!
Hi everyone!! My name is Laura and I have breast cancer!! So..this is my first time posting on any "cancer" related website. I was DX on March 13, 2009. Yep...St. Patty's day! What really sucks is that I'm Irish! Yep...long, red, curly, thick hair...oh wait... that's in the drawer in the bathroom! Still...I'm not going to…
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I just took a jog
I am so excited!!! I just finished ac 2 wks ago and am just about to start taxol/herceptin. I took my 10 month old golden retriever puppy out for his 2 mile walk and decided to jog 1/2 of it!!! And I actually did it!!! I havent jogged since april before I was diagnosed and to be honest I have been afraid to try cuz I didnt…
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About the blood in incision area.
Hi everyone, This is just an up-date on me. I went again yesterday and they drew more blood out of the chest area. I had a tube put back in but only lasted 2 days and it fell out so the doctor is trying not to have to put it back in. But she said yesterday that if it fills back up by Thursday I will have to have the drain…
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Hi All
Hi Everyone , 2 Questions one is that after 4 ac treatments and 1 taxol my count was too low for my next treatment. I was so upset!! I have 3 left and just want to get them done with. I feel like a whimp that my count is too low after 5 treatments has this happened to any one else with just that amount or about the same…
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2nd Opinion dignosis in .. St. Joseph's - Dr. Harness /// Mother of 2 Corona, CA
Hi All - Just a brief update on my condition. 2nd biospy came back and St. Joe's found the following: DCIS -- Invasive and aggressive // micro invasion Stage 1 cancer and T1B ?? i don't know what T1B means// anyone? Markers look clean ... --- 98% to 99% cancer removed at this point --- Centnornement (sp?) surgery required…
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The family of potatoes
One night, the Potato family sat down to dinner--Mother Potato and her three daughters. Midway through the meal, the eldest daughter spoke up. "Mother Potato?" she said. "I have an announcement to make." "And what might that be?" said Mother, seeing the obvious excitement in her eldest daughter's eyes. "Well," replied the…
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I'm Baaaack
Hey, Gang, Hope everyone is moving forward with all testing, surgeries, chemo, and radiation. And to those who are surviors - I hope you all are still rocking on. Sorry I have been away. I have been working to straighten out more insurance issues. This time my chemo center did not submit the necessary paperwork. No…
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newly diagnosed s/p bilat mastectomy with complications may 2009
Hi all, I am really in need of support and can not find any locally...also no therapists, psychologists are taking new patients with my insurance in my area. I was diagnosed with mod differentiated invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast. I chose a bilat mastectomy based on the Ki 67 proliferator in the tumor making…
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Finally.. the "Pass Go" card... Wha Hooo!
Well it's final.. the onco dr. had them run the pathology test twice... "negative for carcinoma"...then he carried it down to the Radiologists.. (he was so apologetic for having to put me through this yet again...) I am so relieved and happy... I will be having my simulation for radiation on Sept. 1st... and about a week…
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good news
my port is out my tests are in all is good test came back great almost to years out. I dont have to go back onc for 6 mons
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canada financial assistance
kelly shires breast cancer foundation toll free 1-887-436-6467, they help with rent etc, hope this helps someone here. god bless
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How do You Tell a 9 Year Old about Cancer...
Evening All, I was diagnosed with breast cancer on June 2009. I will be starting chemo on September 10th. My 9 year old daughter does not know about my situation. My husband and I know we must tell her something as she will suspect something isn't right when my hair starts to fall out. Would truly appreciate hearing from…
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"Vacation" update
Last Thursday was day one of "vacation". I had my silicone implants removed due to rippling and some capsulary issues and redone. The Dr tried using a larger implant to help minimize the rippling. This meant the skin has been stretched more so naturally more tender, especially under the armpits. Ice packs are my friend. I…
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Dr. Nancy sklarin, Dr. George Raptis, Dr. Robert Gelfand, Dr. Anne Moore, Dr. Paula Klein
My sister is newly diagnosed and is considering these doctors. Has anyone had any experience with any of these doctors that they could share? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much!
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Hello to everyone and a question!
New to the boards today YAY! Hello Everyone! And now the question: I'm going to be starting chemo soon, getting my port tomorrow. I went and got my hair cut off because they say short hair may last longer. My hairdresser told me something about a cold cap, or a freezeing cap? That may help with hair loss. Has anyone heard…
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Caring Strangers
I sit here trying to type with tears in my eyes. My daughter stopped by this evening with a card from her co-workers. I opened it and there was money to help pay for some of our medical expenses. I broke down in tears to think that complete strangers would have a raffle just for me. Words can't even say how I feel. Just…
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CLUBS/Associations etc...Cummon, fess up!
OK, In here we have the DBs, Daft Sods, Pets of Daft Sods, and several other clubs... Now, Here's the question?????? What other clubs/associations are you all members off...? This could be a shocking revelation. I will admit to being an associate member of the British Horse Society. the British Driving Society. The Church…
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About Bra
Hello Ladies, What is about bras? Can you suggest soft with good support for small breasts A-B? Thanks